The term 'Seigniorage' refers to: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The term 'Seigniorage' refers to:
A. Revenue from income tax
B. Deficit financing through external loans
C. Interest paid on government bonds
D. Profit earned by the government from printing currency
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Seigniorage is the difference between the face value of money and the cost of producing it; it represents the real resource gain to the government from issuing currency.

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A. Balance of trade
B. Inflation rate
C. Fiscal deficit
D. National income

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option A


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